Ferris State University has learned that some student readmit application information
may have been accessible through Google search. The information came from readmission
applications and involved approximately 285 students or former students. Affected
individuals have been notified by email.

The university discovered on Friday, Feb. 17, 2012 that the search engine Google had
accessed this information. With the exception of the student identification number,
information accessed by Google is considered to be directory-level and public information
under FERPA. The university has made a formal request which has been approved by Google
to have this information removed from its search engines. This is currently being
processed by the company.

The university has received no indication that anyone has viewed this information
on Google or used it in any way. Ferris is committed to maintaining the privacy of
student information, immediately removed the system accessed and has revised its processes
to ensure this information cannot be accessed in the future.

Affected students have been sent an email message and will receive a follow-up letter.
Students who have questions or desire assistance are asked to call the university’s
Communications Center at (800) 433-7747.